Investigation of the beneficiation of low grade manganese ores

Abstract

In this study, beneficiation of low grade manganese ores was investigated by applying high intensity dry magnetic separation, MGS (Multi Gravity Separator) and flotation methods. Manganese grades of the ores were 25.65% Mn and 13.96% Mn taken from Antalya and Kayseri regions, respectively. Flotation and magnetic separation recoveries of both tested samples were low and the grades of the concentrates were less than 45% Mn. Similar results were also observed using a lab-type MGS but a concentrate could be obtained with 41.24% Mn and 78.71% recovery for manganese ores taken from Antalya region.